Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 9
Priyavrata Accepts Kingship by Brahmā’s Instruction; Sapta-dvīpa Formation and Renunciation
तत्र ह वा एनं देवर्षिर्हंसयानेन पितरं भगवन्तं हिरण्यगर्भमुपलभमान: सहसैवोत्थायार्हणेन सह पितापुत्राभ्यामवहिताञ्जलिरुपतस्थे ॥ ९ ॥
tatra ha vā enaṁ devarṣir haṁsa-yānena pitaraṁ bhagavantaṁ hiraṇya-garbham upalabhamānaḥ sahasaivotthāyārhaṇena saha pitā-putrābhyām avahitāñjalir upatasthe.
तेथे नारदांनी हंसयानावर आरूढ झालेले आपले पिता भगवान् हिरण्यगर्भ ब्रह्मा आलेले पाहताच ओळखले. मग ते स्वायंभुव मनू व त्यांचा पुत्र प्रियव्रत यांच्यासह तत्क्षणी उभे राहिले आणि हात जोडून अत्यंत आदराने ब्रह्मदेवांची पूजा करू लागले।
As stated in the previous verse, Lord Brahmā was accompanied by other demigods, but his specific carrier was the great swan. Therefore as soon as Nārada Muni saw the swan, he could understand that his father, Lord Brahmā, who is also known as Hiraṇyagarbha, was arriving. Thus he immediately stood up with Svāyambhuva Manu and his son Priyavrata to receive Lord Brahmā and offer him respect.
FAQs
This verse shows Nārada immediately rising, offering worship, and standing with folded hands—teaching prompt, attentive respect toward exalted beings like Brahmā and the Lord’s representatives.
Because Brahmā is described as Nārada’s father (Hiraṇyagarbha) and a greatly venerable authority; recognizing him, Nārada followed dharmic and devotional etiquette by rising and offering reverence.
Practice humility and attentiveness—greet teachers, elders, and sādhus respectfully, listen with focus, and offer service rather than casual familiarity.